Recipes

The season to indulge, smile, shake hands and kiss babies is upon us. And, of course, ’tis the season to enjoy a libation or two (or four) each and every night. At least that’s how I enjoy the season. Yes, I’m sentimental that way. Champagne, hot buttered rum, spiked...

Chocolate, espresso, strawberries and whipped cream. Music to my ears, and some of the most delectable words in the dessert lexicon...

I promise this won’t be a Valentine’s Day column full of lovey-dovey shizz...

Oh January, you’re a cold one, but you have been very good to me...

They say true love is hard to find, but I must say I have never met a chocolate I didn’t truly love. I would never say I wouldn’t snag up a Hershey bar every now and then, just because a chocolate snob might be mortified, but I must admit, I do like good, quality ...

Well, I’m sure you thought, “It’s 2012, the beginning of the year, the time we all try and re-invent ourselves.” I’m also pretty sure you thought I would come out low-fat, gluten-free, no sugar, blah, blah-ing you to death. But nope, not the case. I’m giving you an ...

In the powerful words of my musical muse Huey Lewis, “It’s hip to be square.” If Huey says so, then it’s good enough for me. You know, the ongoing tough decision. Bars or squares. This question can haunt a Dessert Diva in her sleep. Luckily, my love for bad ’80s ...

Happy Pomegranate...

Does the thought of a healthy cookie conjure up images of dry, tasteless and small culinary concoctions? Come on, I know you buy that “healthy” little green box of cookies and eat every last one because you think you can. I’m not being Judgy Judgerson, I just ...

Fall is here, time for cheer, time for pumpkins, and lots of beer...

Fa la la la freakity la. The holiday season has finally come to a close...

Holy pumpkin patch picking! My hands are orange, and my house is freakin’ adorable...